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The Don Is Dead poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 67.3 / 100
1973·Action / Crime / Drama·1h 55m

THE DON IS DEAD

“Power built an empire. Passion destroyed it.”

After his mistress is murdered, a Mafia leader goes after the killer with a bloody vengeance. Soon after the hunt begins, a gang war ensues.

Above the Line
Richard Fleischer·DirectorMarvin H. Albert·ScreenplayChristopher Trumbo·AdaptationRichard H. Kline·Director of PhotographyJerry Goldsmith·Original Music ComposerEdward A. Biery·Editor
Cast
Anthony Quinn·Don Angelo DiMorraFrederic Forrest·Tony FargoRobert Forster·Frank RegalbutoAl Lettieri·Vince FargoAngel Tompkins·Ruby DunneCharles Cioffi·OrlandoJo Anne Meredith·MarieBarry Russo·Don Aggimio BernardoLouis Zorich·MitchAnthony Charnota·Johnny Tresca
Full Crew
(20 credits)
Directing· 1
Richard Fleischer·Director
Writing· 4
Marvin H. Albert·ScreenplayChristopher Trumbo·AdaptationMichael Butler·AdaptationMarvin H. Albert·Novel
Camera· 1
Richard H. Kline·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Edward A. Biery·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Jerry Goldsmith·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
E. Preston Ames·Art DirectionEdith Head·Costume DesignDonald J. Sullivan·Set DecorationEd Shanley·Construction Coordinator
Production· 2
Hal B. Wallis·ProducerPaul Nathan·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 6
Jeannie Epper·StuntsLoren Janes·StuntsCharlie Picerni·StuntsWalter Scott·StuntsBob Herron·StuntsDick Ziker·Stunts
By the Numbers
67.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#5E3A2B
#A17C54
#2B2B2B
Mood
Gritty, Tense, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features three distinct sections. The top section shows two men's faces: an older man with a mustache on the left and a younger man on the right, bot”

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Key Elements
RifleHat
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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